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Portugal coach, Roberto Martinez, has lamented that football is cruel amid the ongoing Euro 2024.<\/p>\n

Matinez said this while giving his verdict on his side\u2019s elimination from Euro 2024 after Joao Felix missed his penalty in the shootout against France in the quarter-finals on Friday to end Portugal\u2019s quest to claim the title for the second time.<\/p>\n

Speaking after the game, Martinez said at his post-match interview (via Ojogo):<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to be proud of the players, who fought and performed very well.<\/p>\n

\u201cFootball is cruel. It was incredible, very difficult, we wanted to give joy to the Portuguese people, this team showed the values of Portugal.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe dressing room is strong and helps players who are going through a difficult time. Only those who take penalties can miss. It is part of football. We did a good job, the dressing room values were very good. We have to look beyond the Euros, there is life after the Euros,\u201d the Spanaird added.<\/p>\n

Euro 2024: Football is cruel \u2013 Portugal coach, Martinez laments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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